Madison, Wisconsin to Sycamore: Road Trip Guide & Distance

83.3 miles 134 km · straight line
104.1 miles estimated 167.5 km · driving distance
2h 6min estimated drive time
$10 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
154° SSE bearing direction

How far is Madison, Wisconsin from Sycamore?

The distance from Madison, Wisconsin to Sycamore is 83.3 miles (134 km) as the crow flies. Sycamore is located SSE of Madison, Wisconsin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 104.1 miles, taking about 2h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States — Madison, Wisconsin in Wisconsin and Sycamore in Illinois.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Madison, Wisconsin and Sycamore. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Madison, Wisconsin to Sycamore

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 6min $10 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 31min $8–$16* Budget
Train ~2h 0min $12–$36* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Madison, Wisconsin & Sycamore

Quick Facts

Madison, Wisconsin
43.07°N, 89.40°W
America/Chicago
266m elevation
Sycamore
41.99°N, 88.69°W
America/Chicago
266m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 28 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 299.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients